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Social Studies Review

Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-JW9XCT-17DN

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1.

What is a push factor in migration?

2.

What does supply and demand help determine?

3.

Why can map projections distort Earth?

4.

What is the rule of law?

5.

What is judicial review?

6.

How do checks and balances limit power?

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What is opportunity cost?

8.

What is a tariff?

9.

What is historical context?

10.

What is civic participation?

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. What is a push factor in migration?A condition that drives people away
  2. What does supply and demand help determine?Prices and quantities in markets
  3. Why can map projections distort Earth?A sphere is flattened onto a plane
  4. What is the rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law
  5. What is judicial review?Courts examine whether laws follow the Constitution
  6. How do checks and balances limit power?Each branch can restrain the others
  7. What is opportunity cost?The next-best choice given up
  8. What is a tariff?A tax on imported goods
  9. What is historical context?Conditions and ideas surrounding an event
  10. What is civic participation?Taking part in community and government

Worked example

Identify the time, place, people, and evidence in the question.

Common mistake

Treating an opinion as a historical fact.

Helpful hint

Look for context and source evidence.